MEET THE TEAM
Each individual on The Blanchard Institute’s recovery team is extremely passionate about the work we do. Everyone brings with them their own unique set of skills and experience, and together, we form an unstoppable team that’s dedicated to helping patients and families across North Carolina, through our Charlotte and Lake Norman outpatient rehabilitation facilities.
We look forward to being a part of your recovery journey.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
CLINICAL TEAM
Johnny “Chicago” Marks, NCIP, NCRC II RECOVERY CONNECTOR
Johnny “Chicago” started as a Community Outreach Coordinator for Destin Recovery Center in Destin, Fl. in 2014. As Safety Net Recovery’s North Carolina Director of Operations from August 2017 -2020, Johnny became an immediate friend and collaborator with The Blanchard Institute.
KEYONTE EASTER, MA PASTORAL COUNSELING CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Keyonte Easter is a Charlotte native and has lived in the area since graduating from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Sports Studies. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Gardner-Webb University.
MEDICAL TEAM
MARY URBAN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Mary serves our patients using an empathetic and client-focused approach to allow for the highest level of care. She is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in the treatment of substance abuse, trauma, ADH, and anxiety and mood disorders.
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
KENZIE SMITH, CADC-I OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Following treatment at The Blanchard Institute, Kenzie joined the team in February of 2022. She is pursuing a career in helping others shape and foster their mental wellbeing, and she is sharing that journey with the organization that guided her through a pivotal part of her life.
ADMISSIONS TEAM
mICHAEL tRUE Admissions Coordinator
Michael was raised in the Carolinas and personally found recovery in 2018 after battling his own substance use disorder since he was a young adult. After joining the behavioral health industry as a Benefits Specialist in 2020, he realized he wanted to be more involved in the recovery process.
MONIQUE OVERSTREET, LCMHC, QS CLINICAL ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
Monique believes that awareness is key, once you become aware of the barriers hindering you from thriving, you welcome the process of change – INVESTING in YOURSELF is the first step. She is very open-minded, loves to learn new things and TBI seems to be the place for this.